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brain fever

/breɪn ˈfiːvər/

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/breɪn ˈfiːvər/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, исторически использовавшийся для описания воспаления мозга или тяжелого неврологического заболевания, часто связанного с высокой температурой и делирием. В современной медицине он больше не используется как конкретный диагноз.

An outdated term historically used to describe inflammation of the brain or severe neurological illness, often associated with high fever and delirium. In modern medicine, it is no longer used as a specific diagnosis.

  1. Historical medical termC1formal

    An outdated term for inflammation of the brain or its membranes, such as encephalitis or meningitis, often associated with high fever.

    ruВоспаление мозга

    • In the 19th century, many patients were diagnosed with brain fever after prolonged illness.
    • The character in the novel suffered from brain fever after a traumatic event.
    • Doctors now use specific terms like meningitis instead of brain fever.